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Forum: General Interest 10-05-2023, 01:14 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 584
Posted By joe_db
Shipping complaint

Please take this as constructive criticism for a business that I love to support:

Your shipping charges on small items makes them difficult to buy. I just bought a $350 cooling pump from you and...
Forum: Electrical 10-05-2023, 08:44 AM
Replies: 39
Views: 3,813
Posted By joe_db
The best "easy/cheap" setup is the engine starts...

The best "easy/cheap" setup is the engine starts off the lead-acid battery and charges the lead acid battery. The DC-DC charger connects the engine battery to the lithium house battery. The DC-DC...
Forum: Troubleshooting 08-02-2023, 11:34 PM
Replies: 35
Views: 3,869
Posted By TimBSmith
What to add....

You have the emeritus brain trust commenting already....

My only comment is slow down. Savor the learning/teaching moment. Again and again I am learning that nearly everything that goes wrong...
Forum: Fuel System 07-05-2023, 02:22 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 847
Posted By Sam
My tank is directly below the cockpit. I've had...

My tank is directly below the cockpit. I've had the boat for 45 +yrs. Probably use a tank and half during a short Chicago season with most fuel consumed during spring and fall yard trips. A number...
Forum: Exhaust System 05-02-2023, 02:33 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 835
Posted By Al Schober
Dave, I have to disagree with you on the 12...

Dave,
I have to disagree with you on the 12 point wrench. A 6 point wrench is much less likely damage the heads of the bolts.
My go-to penetrant is a 50/50 mix of kerosene and ATF.
Forum: Ignition System 12-04-2022, 08:24 PM
Replies: 15
Views: 3,221
Posted By joe_db
So did the engine get winterized? I bet the...

So did the engine get winterized?
I bet the starter is NOT shot. They are pretty tough! Do you know if it is new or old style?
(I have had exceedingly bad luck the few times mechanics looked at my...
Forum: Drive Train / Propellers 11-07-2022, 09:55 PM
Replies: 34
Views: 3,800
Posted By ndutton
I wouldn't get too wrapped around the axle on...

I wouldn't get too wrapped around the axle on this. Regardless of pedigree, "Cutless" and "Cutlass" for the names of our shaft bearings have both been commonly accepted at least as far back as I was...
Forum: Exhaust System 07-05-2022, 06:11 PM
Replies: 18
Views: 12,600
Posted By 68PearsonRenegade
Behold Afourians, my new hot section featuring...

Behold Afourians, my new hot section featuring Moyer water inlet and flange. I opted to build my own siphon valve setup. Yes I had to visit three different stores to find the proper pipe fittings.
Forum: General Interest 06-09-2022, 11:13 AM
Replies: 5
Views: 1,167
Posted By Neuse River Sailor
Standing rigging. Stays and shrouds, chainplates,...

Standing rigging. Stays and shrouds, chainplates, tangs. Spreaders. Keeping the mast up is one of the three vital tasks.

Keep the mast up, the keel down, and the water out.
Forum: General Interest 02-21-2022, 08:25 AM
Replies: 5
Views: 1,123
Posted By edwardc
Countermeasures

Best COVID strategy ever.
Forum: Troubleshooting 01-29-2022, 09:13 AM
Replies: 7
Views: 2,287
Posted By ndutton
I wonder if maybe your sender is actually a...

I wonder if maybe your sender is actually a switch, the type used for an oil pressure warning light in lieu of a gauge, a.k.a. idiot light. Can you provide a picture of the sender?

A test with a...
Forum: Electrical 01-05-2022, 11:31 AM
Replies: 49
Views: 6,707
Posted By edwardc
Wow, a subject that's near and dear to my heart! ...

Wow, a subject that's near and dear to my heart! I'm in the middle of what's turned into a years long project to convert our boat to Lithium batteries. Its a DEEP rabbit-hole!

DISCLAIMER: I am...
Forum: Electrical 01-05-2022, 09:51 AM
Replies: 49
Views: 6,707
Posted By Dave Neptune
Mark, if you are really close to the limit of...

Mark, if you are really close to the limit of your power perhaps AGM's will do the trick. For the same amp hours you get about 20~30% more available power. They will also require a bit of tweaking to...
Forum: General Interest 06-01-2020, 07:31 AM
Replies: 12
Views: 1,860
Posted By joe_db
http://yakbitz.com/YakBak.aspx ...

http://yakbitz.com/YakBak.aspx
http://yakbitz.com/images/products/yakbak/yakbak.gif

This will do NMEA both ways over wifi. I have the one-way version of this.
I also prefer this app over iNavX....
Forum: Cooling System 06-29-2019, 01:55 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 7,396
Posted By Marian Claire
Could you use a fish scale? Hook it to the belt...

Could you use a fish scale? Hook it to the belt at the mid point and pull till it reads 5 lbs and see what the deflection is.
Dan
S/V Marian Claire
Forum: Cooling System 04-01-2019, 05:10 PM
Replies: 21
Views: 7,191
Posted By JOHN COOKSON
Remove the upper bolt first. If the lower bolt is...

Remove the upper bolt first. If the lower bolt is not to tight you will be able to swing the pump outward, away from the engine, and have more access\ visibility to the lower bolt.
For the install I...
Forum: General Interest 12-19-2018, 10:29 AM
Replies: 17
Views: 4,601
Posted By joe_db
I can't afford to be on Facebook. Having to take...

I can't afford to be on Facebook. Having to take the computer outside, burn it, and bury the ashes in an unmarked grave after every time I access it adds up after awhile.
Forum: Overhaul 01-18-2018, 07:05 PM
Replies: 152
Views: 58,600
Posted By Launchpad McQ
In 2013 after much discussion with my wife, I...

In 2013 after much discussion with my wife, I accepted a job in San Francisco. The only problem was that we live in Denver and for a variety of reasons, didn’t have any intention to relocate. The job...
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